Hyderabad, July 2 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today said renowned gastroenterologist Dr Nageshwar Reddy deserves the nation's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.

The CM said that Dr Reddy, the Chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Hospitals in Hyderabad, has brought laurels to Telangana.

Addressing after inaugurating the AIG hospital at Banjara Hills here, Revanth Reddy said he will pursue with the centre to recognise the noted doctor's services and present the prestigious award to him.

The visit of Miss World contestants to the famous hospital displayed the advancement of medical care in Telangana worldwide, he said.

The CM emphasised that government hospitals should compete with private corporate hospit...